Severe Weather Across the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns for Southwest and California; Snow for the Central Rockies

Severe thunderstorms will continue to impact the center of the Nation through today. Very large hail, strong tornadoes, and damaging winds are expected from the Great Lakes into the central/southern Plains; Flash flooding is possible for portions into the mid-Mississippi Valley. Critical fire weather conditions for the Southwest and central valley of California today. Winter hangs on for Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Irwin/Barstow, Bicycle Lake Army Airfield (KBYS)

Lat: 35.28333° N Lon: 116.61667° W Elev: 2349.0 ft.

Clear

58°F

14°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed NNW 19 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 May 06:55 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Western Mojave Desert

Today
Sunny, breezy. Highs 74 to 77. North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Clear. Lows 51 to 54. North winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 80 to 83. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows 54 to 57. North winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs 86 to 89. North winds up to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows around 60.
Thursday Through Sunday
Clear. Highs 92 to 95. Lows 60 to 63.



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445 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026
 
 

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